Metagenomic next-generation sequencing contribution in identifying prosthetic joint infection due to Parvimonas micra: a case report

oleh: Z. Huang, C. Zhang, W. Li, X. Fang, Q. Wang, L. Xing, Y. Li, X. Nie, B. Yang, W. Zhang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Copernicus Publications 2019-01-01

Deskripsi

<p class="p p-first-last" id="__p3">Identifying fastidious pathogens in patients with prosthetic joint infection (PJI) by culture is challenging. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is a novel culture-independent approach that is associated with a higher likelihood for identifying pathogens. We present a case where mNGS was implemented to identify <em>Parvimonas micra</em>, a rarely reported and difficult-to-culture PJI pathogen.</p>